Berkley, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Berkley, Michigan is 15,084 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $113,103, the median home value is $289,200, and the median age is 37.7.
The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (14,977 → 15,313).
15,084
Population
5768
People / sq mi
$113,103
Median Income
$289,200
Median Home Value
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Berkley covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 5768 people per square mile.
About Berkley, MI
The poverty rate is what most separates Berkley from the typical city: 1.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Berkley is a city in Michigan with a population of 15,084.
Households take in a median $113,103, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $289,200, with typical rent around $1,436.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 58.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 20.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Berkley city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Berkley city had a population of 14,977 in 2010 and 15,313 in 2024, a 2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,401 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
15,313
Population (2024)
14,977
Population (2010)
15,401
Peak (2017)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,977 |
| 2011 | 15,076 |
| 2012 | 15,176 |
| 2013 | 15,280 |
| 2014 | 15,331 |
| 2015 | 15,308 |
| 2016 | 15,354 |
| 2017 | 15,401 |
| 2018 | 15,395 |
| 2019 | 15,366 |
| 2020 | 15,167 |
| 2021 | 15,092 |
| 2022 | 15,019 |
| 2023 | 15,154 |
| 2024 | 15,313 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,103
Median Household Income
$59,854
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$289,200
Median Home Value
$1,436
Median Rent
85.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.9%
High School+
58.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
72.0%
Public Transit
20.3%
Work From Home
22.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.9%
Foreign Born
95.9%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Information | 11.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Berkley, Michigan has a population of 15,084 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Berkley, Michigan is $113,103, with 1.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Berkley, Michigan is $289,200, with median monthly rent at $1,436 and a homeownership rate of 85.7%.
The median age in Berkley, Michigan is 37.7 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (14,977 → 15,313).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.